Hoba Leaves (Magnolia)
朴葉
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What is it?
Aromatic magnolia leaves used in Hida and mountain-region cooking — minced into herb sauces.
Culinary role
Adds resinous, forest-green notes to Aldini-style salsa verde when rocked with a mezzaluna.
Buying guide
Vacuum-packed hoba at Japanese grocers or online; rinse briefly if salted.
Substitutes
Double the shiso (ooba) in the salsa — you lose magnolia perfume but keep the Aldini green.
Where to buy
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